2. U.S. Constitution Test Review

3. True or False Did the Articles of Confederation divide power of the government among 3 branches? FALSE Did the Articles of Confederation divide power of the government among 3 branches? FALSE

4. What event startled Congress into calling for a Constitutional Convention to “fix” the Articles of Confederation? -The Boston Massacre -The Boston Tea Party -Shay’s Rebellion -American Revolution Shays Rebellion

5. The biggest challenge at the Const. Convention dealt with representation in Congress between what 2 groups? - eastern & western states -northern & southern states -farmers & railroad workers -large and small states large and small states

6. True or False Both the New Jersey plan and Virginia plan called for 3 branches of government?

7. What topic did the “Great Compromise” deal with? - Election of the president -Representation in Congress -Powers of the Supreme Court -Abolishing slavery Representation in Congress

8. Why was James Madison known as the “Father of the Constitution?” -He took so many notes -He did so much research on govt’s -His influence was so great during the whole convention. -He was the smartest delegate Influence was so great!

9. According to the U.S. Constitution, electors chosen by the states have the power to choose our: -U.S. Senators -U.S. Representatives -President -Supreme Court justices President

10. The main function of the Legislative branch is to: Make Laws

11. The main function of the Executive branch is to: Enforce Or Carry-Out Laws

12. The main function of the Judicial branch is to: Interpret Laws & Resolve disputes

13. The system of “checks and balances” was created to insure that no one branch would become too _______: Powerful

14. The power of the Supreme Court to declare a law unconstitutional is called: Judicial Review

15. In order for Congress to pass laws that may not be covered under their specific powers, the Founding Fathers added 2 general powers known as the: Elastic Clause

16. The Constitution has lasted so long because it not only has a firm framework, but it also allows the people to ______ it. Change OR Amend Change OR Amend

17. Who has the power to ratify or approve a treaty made by the president? Senate

18. Who has the power to veto laws made by Congress? President

19. The goals of the government are listed in the ___________. Preamble

20. According to the Preamble, who has the power to run the government? The People

21. In the Preamble, what phrase means “maintaining peace and order” in our country? Insure domestic tranquility

22. In the Preamble, what phrase means “to protect the U.S. from invaders from other countries?” “Provide for the Common Defense”

23. In the Preamble, what phrase best describes the federal court system? establish Justice

24. In the Preamble, what phrase talks about insuring freedom for our descendants? secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves and our Posterity

25. Which of our Founding Fathers wrote the Bill of Rights? James Madison

26. True or False The Bill of Rights is part of the: -Declaration of Independence (FALSE) -Articles of Confederation (FALSE) -Louisiana Purchase (FALSE) - U.S. Constitution (TRUE)

27. What branch of government has the job of protecting the rights in the first ten amendments? Judicial branch & Federal Courts

28. What freedoms are listed under the 1st amendment? -Speech -Religion -Press -Assemble - Petition

29. What amendment protects people and their property from unreasonable searches? Fourth (4th)

30. What amendment gives U.S. citizens the right to own guns? Second (2nd)

31. The police must tell you that you have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions because of the: ___________ warning. Miranda

32. According to the ninth (9th) amendment, rights that are not listed in the Constitution belong to the: People

33. What amendment bans the government from using cruel and unusual punishments? Eighth (8th)

34. A person in the U.S. does not have to house soldiers according to which amendment? Third (3rd)

35. Congress President In order for a bill to become a law, it must be approved by: _________ and signed by the: _________

36. People who supported the new Constitution were called: Federalists